How do you deal with conflict?Are you a person who holds onto everything or do you let your anger out?

Conflict affects our attitude, which impacts our ability to be productive. Conflict is destructive if not positively handled. It damages peace and orderliness within us as relationships are broken. Our ability to trust people is hindered, and we pull away rather than build relationships.

I’m taking a break from writing the weekly Monday Motivators to nurture my Wellness Pillar. Thank you for understanding and it is my hope you’ll enjoy today’s throwback message.

Communication is key, have you heard that one? The truth is, it really is. You can make or break your career by your ability or inability to communicate. Today, I am going to share with you some simple tips that you might very well be aware of. They are simple. The question I have for you is, how often are you practicing these communication skills? Remember, you can easily blow your career by losing your cool at work. It’s important to know ahead of time what might cause such incidents and think about ways to deal with them with civility and compassion.

You feel left out. Lack of acceptance among peers provokes anger and hurt feelings, potentially limiting your effectiveness on the job. What can you do to feel more a part of a team effort? [Read more…]